Jill Mc Gahon
About Jill Mc Gahon
Jill Mc Gahon serves as the Associate Director of Forensic at KPMG Australia, where she leads the national forensic team focusing on health, ageing, and human services. With a strong background in law and government investigations, she specializes in enhancing fraud risk management frameworks for government clients.
Work at KPMG Australia
Jill Mc Gahon has been serving as an Associate Director in the Forensic division at KPMG Australia since 2019. Based in Canberra, she leads the national forensic team focused on health, ageing, and human services. Her role involves working closely with government clients to improve their fraud risk management frameworks. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Manager in Forensic, Audit Assurance & Risk Consulting at KPMG Australia for one year, from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Jill Mc Gahon holds a Bachelor's degree in Law and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science, both from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She also achieved a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. Additionally, she has completed a Diploma in Project Management and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from RTO. Her education is complemented by a Certificate IV in Government Investigations from the Australian Security Academy. She specializes in health and administrative law as a legal practitioner.
Background
Before joining KPMG Australia, Jill Mc Gahon worked at the Department of Justice and Attorney-General in Queensland as a Case Officer from 2009 to 2012. This role provided her with foundational experience in legal practice and government functions. Her career trajectory reflects a strong focus on forensic analysis and risk management within the public sector.
Achievements
Jill Mc Gahon has extensive experience in transforming government programs and functions. Her leadership in the national forensic team at KPMG Australia has contributed to enhancing fraud risk management frameworks for government clients. Her academic qualifications and professional background support her expertise in health and administrative law, positioning her as a knowledgeable figure in her field.